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The “trivial-defect doctrine” is the defense strategy of choice in sidewalk trip-and-fall lawsuits. It is a formidable weapon because it allows a judge to determine that the sidewalk defect that caused the plaintiff’s fall was “trivial” and… Read More

A "writ" is an order issued by the reviewing court to an inferior tribunal, typically the superior court, directing it to do something (mandate) or forbidding it from doing something (prohibition). Article 6, section 10 of the California Constituti… Read More

Arbitration deters claims because it is expensive. Someone who wants to file a civil lawsuit has to hire a lawyer and may have to pay the costs of depositions and experts. But the costs of having a forum to hear the case are usually nominal. In arbit… Read More